ifosfamide - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
HOLOXAN ifosfamide 1g powder for injection vial (OF)
AUST R: 43608
Active ingredients:
ifosfamide

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300 302 409

From
18 Jun 2026
to
14 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. Overseas-registered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals. Alternative unapproved products may be available under the Special Access Scheme. For further information about the SAS scheme please see https://www.tga.gov.au/form/special-access-scheme. A TGA web statement is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages-and-supply-disruptions/medicine-shortages/major-or-ongoing-medicine-shortages/about-cyclophosphamide-and-ifosfamide-injection-shortages.

HOLOXAN ifosfamide 2g powder for injection vial (OF)
AUST R: 43609
Active ingredients:
ifosfamide

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300302409

From
16 Mar 2026
to
17 Jul 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Overseas-registered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals. Alternative unapproved products may be available under the Special Access Scheme. For further information about the SAS scheme please see https://www.tga.gov.au/form/special-access-scheme. A TGA web statement is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages-and-supply-disruptions/medicine-shortages/major-or-ongoing-medicine-shortages/about-cyclophosphamide-and-ifosfamide-injection-shortages.